"Ra Force Rising": Brother G (Shades of Memnon)

By Gregory Walker

The adventure continues in the second installment of the Shades of Memnon series, where it is 1200 B.C. and a young Kushite must fight for his family's survival. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966237420
• ISBN13: 9780966237429
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Seker Nefer Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Captivating Series! I want to see this in a theater near me.

Great Book ! I find it hard to pull away from this book of adventure and suspense. After reading the first installment of the series with its in-depth glossary near the beginning, I knew this author was on to something different and intriguing. He also puts you right there with verbal visualizations with almost no infractions. Currently midway through this second book and looking forward to the third. I for one would love to see this as a movie. With todays technology for animation it would be great to have this come to life on a motion picture screen. It is very impressive to have an adventerous story line of myth and fables from an African, African American perspective that delves into history and intertwines it with great imagination. I've read the author has a few more to write in the series. It would be great to see him maintain or increase this current level of engaging the reader throughout the rest of his endeavors. Note to Author: Get this into a movie trilogy with quality production and great actors. It's time for this, Shaka Zulu stirred buz years ago and is still a stunner. This would be no less and even more for the 21st century audience. There's easily a place for this amidst todays film folklore such as Lord of the rings, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia etc.

BROTHA G DID IT AGAIN

All I have to say is: EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT...I cant wait to get book 3,4,5,6 and 7. AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ D

Brother G does it again "Long Live Memnon"

Here is the definition of a Griot/Jeli: The Grito/Jeli in Mande society was as a historian, advisor, arbitrator, praise singer (patronage), and storyteller. Essentially, these musicians were walking history books, preserving their ancient stories and traditions through song. They were said to have deep connections to spiritual, social, or political powers as music is associated as such. Speech is also said to have power as it can recreate history and relationships. This word Griot or Jeli perfectly describes Brother G (Except the singing part) and what he has created in the Memnon book series. He integrates perfectly History, Fantasy and Martial Arts to create a more universal view of the world during ancient times. I was sucked in with the first book and completely won over with the second book "Shades of Memnon: Ra Force Rising". As a lover of history and martial arts I have searched and read many books about African History and Martial Arts so I loved every minute of this book. I recommend this book to anyone who is tired of the lies about African people placed in history and ignoring of our warrior traditions. I also recommend this book to anyone who just wants a different more accurate view of ancient times. What I love most about this book is the way Brother G backs up all his ideas with cold hard examination of historical, literature and scientific information from various sources ancient and modern. The best example of this is Memnonia by Dr. Clyde Ahmed Winters. This kind of scholarship and dedication to his craft has greatly impressed me and shows that a great story can teach again just like in ancient times. All people of the African Diaspora should read this book series. I am looking for Kupigana Ngumi School right now. Hotep

WICKED BOOK!

This was a WICKED follow up to the original. I wish it wasn't a seven book series just because I can't wait that long. This should definitely be made into a movie and promoted all around. I can't wait for Book 3!!!